Australian golf podcast covering all areas of the game across Australia and around the world. This golf show will deliver compelling interviews with a variety of guests that golf fans will love.
#28: Aus Open, Jamie Glazier and Tiger's comeback
Nov 30, 2017
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On Episode 28, we wrap up a massive Emirates Australian Open (4:33), Jamie Glazier, mental performance coach chats about his student Lucas Herbert (26:58) plus Ben Everill joins us from the Bahamas to talk Tiger’s comeback (1:00:07). Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
#27: Emirates Australian Open - Special Preview Show
Nov 20, 2017
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Episode 27 is a jam packed special preview show on the 2017 Emirates Australian Open, commencing on Thursday 23 November from The Australian GC, Sydney. In addition, we also review the world tours. Ali Whitaker and Andy Maher are in the studio with Mark Hayes calling in from the media centre at The Australian GC.
#26: Gary Player, Fred Lee and everything in between
Nov 16, 2017
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On Episode 26, we welcome arguably the Australian Open's greatest, the legendary Gary Player, to reminisce on the last of our ‘Road to the Open’ series. We talk to Perth's Fred Lee, who tells us he's already tight with Tiger (ha, ha!) as he earns the right to play at Woods' alma mater, Stanford University. There's a bit of Bernhard, a bit of Shanshan and a heap of giggles as Mark Hayes and Mike Clayton join host Andy Maher.
#25: Bruce Devlin, Drugs, Oils and Meltdowns
Nov 09, 2017
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On Episode 25, the team dreams about being as good as Midnight Oil, then welcomes the legendary Bruce Devlin for a great chat on our ‘Road to the Open’ series. We talk to 15-year-old Tom Heaton, the youngest ever club champion at storied The Australian GC, then have a giggle at poor Terry Pilkadaris' Indian Open meltdown. Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
#24: Aussie golf's costly issue, Jack Newton reflects & a true battle for the ages
Nov 02, 2017
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On Episode 24, Hayesy, Andy and Blakey talk through Tiger’s return and why it, and other matters, impact upon Australian tournament golf; the legendary Jack Newton joins us for a candid chat on our ‘Road to the Open’ series and we talk to an 83-year-old about his battle royale with a nine-year-old in the Oatlands club championship. Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join host Andy Maher.
#23: Popeye, Asia-Pacific Amateur and Leish
Oct 26, 2017
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On Episode 23, 2007 champ Craig Parry joins us on ‘The Road to the Open’ series and shares his hilarious story about trying to buy property in Sydney. We chat to Hayesy on site at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship where the Aussies have burst out of the blocks. There is also chat about Marc Leishman's great year and everything going on with the Aussies around the globe. Daniel Harford takes the host chair and is joined by Martin Blake and Jo Charlton.
#22: Tiger, Snake and the Shark.
Oct 19, 2017
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On Episode 22, Blakey and Hayesy discuss Tiger Woods' future as Andy talks up a new Euro tyro. Dual champ Greg Chalmers joins us on ‘The Road to the Open’ series and the day he spat out his drink when Tiger pipped him as play of the day. Danny Bowerin visits for Golf Month and youngster Kay Bannan talks of her round with Greg Norman. Martin Blake and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
#21: The future of the Australian Open, Peter Senior and Jarryd Felton
Oct 12, 2017
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On Episode 21, Clayts and Blakey offer their thoughts on when and where the Australian Open should be played; dual champ Peter Senior joins us as part of ‘The Road to the Open’ series and Jarryd Felton admits he's nervous about beating his partner Hannah Green in next week's WA Open. Mike Clayton and Martin Blake join host Mark Hayes.
#20: How to save the Presidents Cup, Lydia Ko and Stephen Allan
Oct 05, 2017
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On Episode 20, Ali and Hayesy lay out their plans on how to save the Presidents Cup (2:01) with Lydia Ko also weighing in on the debate (27:34), Stephen Allan joins us as part of ‘The Road to the Open’ series (33:02) and we’re herding 'sheeps’ (1:00:07). Alison Whitaker and Mark Hayes join Andy Maher.
#19: David Graham, Presidents Cup and golf's conservatism
Sep 28, 2017
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On Episode 19, legendary Aussie David Graham (39.40) joins us to discuss his incredible path to the 1977 Australian Open and his subsequent Hall of Fame career, we talk about what the Presidents Cup does AND could mean to world golf and what part golf plays in the current political landscape. Alison Whitaker joins Mark Hayes and Andy Maher.